ISABELLA
As I walked out of the courtroom, I felt a sense of accomplishment wash over me. I had just wrapped up a difficult case, and I was eager to celebrate. But my excitement was short-lived, as I soon found myself face-to-face with Livia.
Livia's eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint as she approached me. Her hands were still wrapped around some files, she was also coming out of the courtroom and she moved towards me with an air of confidence that made my skin crawl.
"Hey, Isabella, congratulations on winning the case," Livia said, her voice falling in drops with sweetness.
"Thanks," I let out indifferently.
"I was just talking to our colleagues, and they are planning a welcome dinner for me. I thought, since you're the new vice chairman, we could also invite you and celebrate your promotion."
